The National tribune., 1887-09-01

Lieutenant Commander July 16, 1862, and was
ordered 10 the command Of the steam gunboat
AroostoOk Of the James River hotilla. and with
the same vessel TO the Western Gulf bl0ckading
squadron ia 1863 Subsequently, IN 1864, he
was placed on special duty at New Orleans. and
was on the staff of Acting Rear-Admiral
Thatcher ia the operations in Mobile Bay In
the Spring Of 1865, where he was the naval
representative demanding the surrender OF the
city Of Mobile. He was made Commodore in
lSSl and Rear Admiral in January. 1850.
THE COMING CONGRESS.
The coming session Of Congress being the
long one aud also the last full session of the
present Administration, from all indications IL
Will be one Of exceptional brilliancy and gay
ETY.. The closing season OF an Administration,
whatever may have been the seal OF fate placed
upon il by the verdict Of the people as 10 the
future, is ever one OF imperfect pleasure. There
is always more or less change in the elective
branches of the Government which brings de-
lection and disappointment 10 those who have
turned up a blank in the political wheel and
mars by sympathy the enjoyment OF those who
are 10 remain.
During the coming Winter everything will
be at food tide. The new Congress viii intro
duce % new Senators aud nearly 200 new Rep
resentatives, with their families, TO enjoy the
maiden freshness and fervor of a first season at
the Capital. The unofficial world will make
an unusual contribution 10 the wealth, culture
and entertainments of the Winter months.
There are also many new officials, with their
families, who had not fairly entered the lists
before the last season was over. They Will
add an important share TO the Winters social
pleasures.
A WORTHY TRIBUTE.
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Howard Powers
took place last Saturday afternoon. Rev. DIR.
Il. 81 ,-ah off cd Qnd
out of respect for the deceased wore Grand
Army badge on his breast There were many
floral offerings from the Grand Army. and an
American flag draped the casket. Mrs. Powers
was celebrated during the war for her devotion
10 hospital work among the sick and wounded
soldiers.
NEW FISH COMMISSIONER.
The President has appointed Alexander Nc
Cue Solicitor Of the Treasury, TO be Commits
siOner of Fish and Fisheries, 20 succeed the late
Prof Baird. The appointment is until the
next session of Congress, subject TO the condi-
tions prescribed by Law, which require confrma.
tion by the Senate. The law authorizing the
appointment provides that the President may
appoint from among the civil officers or employees
of the Government Commissioner OF Fish and
! Fisheries, who shall be person of proved sci.
entifc and practical acquaintance with tho
fishes of the coast. and who shall serve without
additional salary. Solicitor McCue is at pres
ent at PASSPORT, Me-, on business connected
with the sale of some Government property
and will be back in a few days. The appoint
ment viii not uecessitate giving up his present
Office OF Solicitor.
VETERANS IN THE CITY.
John Ord, 9th VT. Comrade Ord is Postmas
ter of Irasbnrg. VT.
COmrade w. w. Ashley, Co. ], sth Ind. Cav.
Fort Wayne. Ind. Comrade Ashley lost a lee
in consequence of n wound received at tn,
battle OF Nashville, and is now trying 10 secure
| a pension